Penny Dreadful

10 Worst Episodes of Penny Dreadful

Some of literature's most terrifying characters, including Dr. Frankenstein, Dorian Gray, and iconic figures from the novel Dracula are lurking in the darkest corners of Victorian London. Penny Dreadful is a frightening psychological thriller that weaves together these classic horror origin stories into a new adult drama.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 28, 2023.

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Penny Dreadful - S2E8

#10 - Memento Mori (Season 2 - Episode 8)

The Creature unleashes his rage on Frankenstein over Lily. Inspector Rusk discovers Sir Malcolm’s connection to Ethan Chandler. Malcolm goes to confront Evelyn but quickly finds himself assaulted by another one of her deadly enchantments.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 1914 votes.

Penny Dreadful - S2E4

#9 - Evil Spirits in Heavenly Places (Season 2 - Episode 4)

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Lyle reveals that the Verbis Diablo relics tell a very dark and disturbing story that affects Vanessa; Rusk interviews the survivor of the attack at the Mariner's Inn; Hecate tries to get closer to Ethan; Angelique and Dorian's romance grows. Back at Sir Malcolm's mansion, Vanessa, Ethan, Sir Malcolm, Sembene and Lyle carry on their evening as something evil lurks within, ready to strike.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 1909 votes.

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#8 - This World Is Our Hell (Season 3 - Episode 5)

Hecate and Ethan travel across the desert, struggling to survive, while the marshals follow them and Malcolm and Kaetenay follow the marshals. In London, Victor and Henry continue their experiments to perfect Henry's serum.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 2676 votes.

Penny Dreadful - S2E7

#7 - Little Scorpion (Season 2 - Episode 7)

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Not feeling safe in London, Vanessa and Ethan flee to the Cut-Wife’s cottage on the lonely moors. While there, Vanessa and Ethan settle into a domestic life as they draw closer together until a figure from her dark past resurfaces. Meanwhile back in London, Lyle and Frankenstein uncover even more disturbing information from the Verbis Diablo relics. We soon discover that Lily isn’t what she appears to be.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 1900 votes.

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#6 - Verbis Diablo (Season 2 - Episode 2)

Haunted by the witches, Vanessa seeks solace from Sir Malcolm. Scotland Yard Inspector Rusk searches for the sole survivor of the Mariner’s Inn Massacre. Evelyn Poole enchants Sir Malcolm. Dr. Frankenstein gives the re-born Brona a new identity. The Creature gets a new job. Dorian Gray meets an intriguing woman with a secret. Ferdinand Lyle reveals the disturbing backstory of the Verbis Diablo. Evelyn’s daughter, Hecate, hunts down a prize for her mother.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 1917 votes.

Penny Dreadful - S2E1

#5 - Fresh Hell (Season 2 - Episode 1)

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Vanessa Ives is barraged by an onslaught of disturbing occult images brought on by the mysterious Evelyn Poole. Because of the massacre he committed in the Mariner’s Inn, Ethan Chandler decides to leave London. Under pressure from The Creature, Dr. Frankenstein works to bring Brona back to life. After Mina’s funeral, Sir Malcolm returns to London to discover that a whole new evil is hunting Vanessa.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 2262 votes.

Penny Dreadful - S1E1

#4 - Night Work (Season 1 - Episode 1)

London 1891. As the police investigate a series of gruesome murders, renowned explorer Sir Malcolm Murray and the strangely beautiful Vanessa Ives know there's something darker at play. In search of someone close to them who has been lost, they recruit American sharp-shooter Ethan Chandler and Dr. Victor Frankenstein to help them on their journey.

The episode was rated 7.78 from 4056 votes.

Penny Dreadful - S1E3

#3 - Resurrection (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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Dr. Frankenstein is confronted by the consequences of his past. Vanessa has a vision of Mina, which leads her, Sir Malcolm, Ethan and Sembene to a strange discovery at the London Zoo.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 2787 votes.

Penny Dreadful - S2E5

#2 - Above the Vaulted Sky (Season 2 - Episode 5)

Hecate returns to her mother with a gift; Evelyn works on a new totem; the mansion is attacked; the Creature grows impatient with Frankenstein; Rusk interrogates Ethan; Vanessa and the Creature's friendship deepens; Angelique is humiliated while out with Dorian.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 1905 votes.

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#1 - Demimonde (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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Vanessa's infatuation with Dorian Gray continues to grow. Professor Abraham Van Helsing is hired to work with Dr. Frankenstein. And Fenton draws his master to Sir Malcolm's mansion.

The episode was rated 7.61 from 2590 votes.

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